US
September 20, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 44331Columbia C 44331
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 44331-1A D G1 B6Runout side A
PBL 44331-1A G1 D D6Runout side B
Willie NelsonWhat A Wonderful World
Vinyl pressings
What A Wonderful World
by Willie Nelson · 1988
15 pressings10 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
What A Wonderful World was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of What A Wonderful World
14 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 10 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CK 44331
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 44331
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL 44331-1A G1 A6Side A runout
PAL 44331-1B G1 LIESide B runout
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 462514 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
462514-1- A1 3 ΛSide A runout
462514-1- B1 5 ΛSide B runout
462514 1 A*Side A label
462514 1 B*Side B label
Canada
September 1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 44331Columbia 44331
- Format
- LP, Album · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 44331-1A D G1 B15Side A runout
PBL 44331-1A G1 2 D9Side B runout
AL 44331Side A label
BL 44331Side B label
Canada
September 1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 44331
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Cinram Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 44331Side A label
BL 44331Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 462514 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 462514 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Brazil | CBS 231.137First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 462514 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Israel | CBS 4625141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Africa | CBS ASF 3233First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 462514 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | CBS 462514 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Columbia CK 44331First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Columbia C 44331First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Venezuela | CBS CS-10621First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia FC 44331 / Columbia 44331First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia FC 44331First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Columbia FC 44331 / Columbia C 44331First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Columbia 231.137LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Spanish Eyes3:33
- A2Moon River3:10
- A3Some Enchanted Evening3:40
- A4What A Wonderful World2:14
- A5South Of The Border3:17
- B1Ole Buttermilk Sky2:48
- B2The Song From Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)2:53
- B3To Each His Own3:37
- B4Twilight Time2:50
- B5Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What A Wonderful World are there?
15 vinyl pressings of What A Wonderful World are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was What A Wonderful World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia FC 44331, released September 20, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of What A Wonderful World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC 44331, CK 44331, C 44331, 462514 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL 44331-1A D G1 B6 and PBL 44331-1A G1 D D6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What A Wonderful World on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
